Physical PlayStation Games To Be Discontinued

[Moonface]

Sony has shared via the PlayStation Blog that "in response to shifting trends in consumer preference, new games will be released on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only" starting in January 2028.

As consumer preferences and the broader entertainment industry continue to shift away from physical discs to digital, physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued starting January 2028.  Following this date, new games will be available on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only. This transition has no impact on games that already released, or will be releasing, prior to January 2028 in disc format. 

This is a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs. This transition will enable us to align more closely with how most of our community prefers to access and play games today. 

We’ll continue to prioritize our resources to drive innovation in how players can access games and provide choices as to where players prefer to purchase new games, whether that’s at retailers or PlayStation Store. We remain committed to delivering a world-class gaming experience to our fans and we thank you for your continued support.

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As someone who prefers physical games, this is a shit move. I also bet Sony doesn't remotely adjust their game prices despite not having to spend money on printing and shipping discs once this change takes effect.